FM spokesman says Chinese Premier's Russia visit significant

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's recent visit to Russia is significant and will exert vital influences on Sino-Russian relations, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan at a regular press conference in Beijing Tuesday.

During his three-day official visit to Russia, Wen exchanged views with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Fradkov on bilateral cooperation in every field, Kong said.

Furthermore, the two leaders laid down specific goals and detailed measures for Sino-Russian cooperation in the years to come, Kong said.

During his stay in Russia, Premier Wen also met with people from Russia's scientific, technological and educational circles, Kong said.

The visit is in accordance with the wishes of the Chinese and Russian people to further bilateral relations and boost the development of strategic partnership, Kong said, adding that the two nations are determined to deepen and expand cooperation.

Premier Wen was in Russia from Sept. 23 to 25 for the ninth regular meeting between prime ministers of China and Russia.

Source: Xinhua